Abu Sayeed Md Rowshanul Hoque has been promoted to deputy managing director (DMD) of Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB), the country’s largest specialised bank, bringing more than 28 years of banking experience to the role.
He assumed the position following a notification issued by the Financial Institutions Division of the Ministry of Finance on 8 October 2026, the bank said in a press release.
Before his promotion, Hoque served as general manager at Bangladesh Krishi Bank’s head office, overseeing the Administration, Planning and Operations, and International and Accounts divisions. He also served as chief anti-money laundering compliance officer (CAMLCO).
Hoque began his banking career in 1998 as a senior officer at Janata Bank. He subsequently worked as an assistant director at Bangladesh Bank and held various positions at Prime Bank and BASIC Bank.
During his 21 years at BASIC Bank, he served as branch manager, principal of the training institute, chief financial officer, chief risk officer and innovation officer. He also headed several divisions at the bank’s head office and served as circle head.
Hoque completed his Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations at Barishal Cadet College with distinction before obtaining bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Statistics from Jahangirnagar University.
He is currently pursuing a PhD in Data Science and Machine Learning at the university’s Institute of Business Administration.
He holds a DAIBB banking diploma from the Institute of Bankers, Bangladesh, and a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
He has also completed professional training programmes and obtained qualifications in data science, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity in Bangladesh and abroad.
To expand his knowledge of social banking, agricultural finance and small and medium enterprise development, Hoque has visited more than 15 countries, including the United Kingdom, several Schengen countries, South Africa, Malaysia and Singapore.
